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Lowering the True Cost of Ownership in Mining Pump Applications

August 12, 2025

In mining operations, the cost of ownership goes far beyond the initial purchase price. Equipment operating in remote, high-demand environments must deliver reliable performance with minimal maintenance and downtime. Cornell mining pumps, engineered specifically for abrasive and rugged conditions, offer significant advantages over competing brands when evaluating lifetime operating costs.

Cavitation Detection and Prevention with Pressure Transducers

August 11, 2025

In today’s connected industrial environments, having the right hardware is critical for maintaining peak performance and reliability. Cornell Pump’s suction and discharge pressure transducers are designed to deliver real-time monitoring of pump health, enabling remote access, automated alerts, and comprehensive data logging. This level of insight helps operators make smarter, faster decisions, improving efficiency and reducing costly downtime.

Steam Quench Option Enhances Performance and Longevity of Hot Oil Pump Seals

August 8, 2025

Cornell Pump Company offers a steam quench option for its hot oil pump cartridge seals, providing an important upgrade for plants operating in high-temperature environments such as food processing, chemical manufacturing, and industrial heating.
The ISC2 cartridge seal is engineered to address common challenges in hot oil applications. With temperature capabilities up to 450°F (232°C), the seal is designed for improved reliability, safety, and ease of maintenance. One of its most valuable enhancements is the ability to incorporate a controlled quench system using steam or water.

How High Efficiency Pumps Reduce Operating Costs on a Farm

August 7, 2025

Energy costs are a major concern in modern agriculture. From irrigation systems to nutrient management, farms depend on water movement that is both reliable and cost-effective. High efficiency centrifugal pumps play a critical role in reducing operating expenses by lowering power consumption while maintaining dependable performance.

Cornell Pump at the 2025 Tri-State Seminar

August 6, 2025

We’re proud to be exhibiting this week at the Tri-State Seminar in Las Vegas, hosted at the South Point Hotel & Casino. You’ll find us inside the Gierlich-Mitchell booth, showcasing our municipal pumping solutions designed for reliability, efficiency, and demanding wastewater and water applications.

Celebrating Professional Engineers Day: Honoring Cornell Pump’s Engineering Excellence

August 6, 2025

At Cornell Pump Company, engineering is more than a discipline—it’s the foundation of our legacy. On this Professional Engineers Day, we proudly celebrate the licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) on our team and recognize their critical contributions to delivering the innovative, reliable, and high-performance pump solutions that have defined our company for nearly 80 years.

Tuesday Tip: Foundations and Piping Support — Do’s and Don’ts for Reliable Pump Installation

August 5, 2025

When installing a pump, a solid foundation and proper piping support are essential. Neglecting either can lead to misalignment, vibration, leaks, and premature failure. Below are key practices to follow—and avoid—during installation.

Precision from Start to Finish: How a Cornell Pump Shaft is Made

July 31, 2025

At Cornell Pump, shaft production is a critical part of ensuring long-lasting, high-efficiency pump performance. We manufacture shafts in-house—from raw material to finished component—with exceptional accuracy and consistency. This is a strength of our pump series, and benefit of purchasing genuine Cornell replacement parts. Currently, we precisely build more 300 shaft versions to address the reliable and robust use in our pumps, some weighing many 100s of lbs because they are robust and overbuilt to withstand the rigorous of difficult applications.

Cornell Pump Returns to Manure Expo 2025 with Advanced Pumping Solutions

July 30, 2025

Cornell Pump is proud to exhibit once again at the North American Manure Expo, taking place July 30–31, 2025, at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, Ohio. This premier event brings together leaders in manure handling, nutrient management, and agricultural equipment—and Cornell is pleased to be part of it.

The Value of Redundancy in Municipal Pump Systems

July 29, 2025

In municipal pumping applications, reliability isn’t just a preference—it’s a necessity. Whether handling potable water, stormwater, or wastewater, municipal pump systems must perform without interruption to protect public health, safeguard infrastructure, and comply with regulatory requirements. That’s where redundancy comes in.